Whether you have a spacious foyer, a small hallway, or a casual mudroom, the entryway of your home is the first thing guests see. It is also, more often than not, the place you first hit when you come home. This is why every home needs a welcoming entrance. A good entryway serves two purposes: it is inviting, but it is also functional. Furnishings First The furniture in your entryway bridges the gap between style and purpose. In an entryway, it is best if each piece serves a purpose. This way, you prevent the space from looking too cluttered or cramped. Accent furniture often achieve this goal best, particularly pieces with storage built in. Accent pieces like the CORT Silver Console or other tables that are shallow but long may be best, since they won’t protrude into the walking area, but serve as an easy-to-reach surface for miscellaneous objects, such as library books to be returned. A long mirror like CORT’s Catania Mirror, or a small mirror like the Starburst Mirror placed at eye-level can make an entryway look more spacious and let you catch one last glimpse of yourself before heading out. Additionally, adding one or two chairs can …
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Somewhere deep down inside, we would all love a home with a huge kitchen, three different pantries and an endless kitchen island. Who wouldn’t love a living room that can fit as many couches as it could beds? The reality is that we don’t all live in the same universe as the characters of Friends, especially today–more and more people are vying for apartments, and rent is increasing as a result. Space is limited–and valuable. Don’t think, however, that living in a small space means you have to suffer. There are some valuable things you can do to ensure that your home lacks none of the personality, comfort and enjoyment that you could similarly get with a larger space. No space? Make space! It’s been said thousands of times, but I’m going to reiterate it again: declutter, declutter, declutter. Have you ever heard of Andrew Hyde, the guy who reduced his possessions down to 15 items? Not only did he realize that he could live with a lot less, but he also learned that letting go of unnecessary physical possessions also relieved him of the emotional baggage he associated with them. You obviously don’t have to get that drastic, but …
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Identifying Accent Pieces There are many items that can constitute an accent piece. Furniture rental is one way to decorate your home with small accent furniture items like chairs, end tables, and ottomans. But furniture rental of accent pieces can also encompass such items as artwork, sculpture, throw pillows, throw blankets, and plants. Accent pieces serve to draw all the visual elements of a room together. Defining Your Style The purpose of adding accent pieces to your home is to give your space a finished look, so it is very important to pinpoint the design aesthetic you want to convey before you start considering furniture buying or furniture rental. What kinds of design ideas for your home do you have? Do you want your home to have an old-world, luxurious feel? Or maybe you want to give your space a cleaner, more modern look. However you choose to define your style, make sure your accent pieces match that sensibility. The most well-dressed dream homes pay attention to this very idea. Take into account the kinds of textures and colors you’d like to place around the room, then begin your search for the right furniture rental accents. Go Big (With Furnishings) …
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If the new year is the time for a new look in your home, you’ve come to the right place. This week on the furniture blog, we will be covering three steps to achieving a more stylish look in your home in 2013. Declutter Your Space Before you do anything else, declutter that space. You don’t want to have to work around piles of DVDs and old mail to get to your furniture. Plus it’s hard to see your home’s full potential if it is buried and out of sight. While you’re cleaning, think of ways that you can avoid collecting all of this clutter again in the future. Having a place for everything, like stashing those DVDs in the TV stand and filing important mail in the home office, can make all the difference. Check out one of our most popular posts on the furniture blog for more tips on decluttering every room in your house. Find Your Style Ahhhh! Breathe a sigh of relief as you look around at your cleaned up home. Then get to work deciding what you want it to look like. Browsing around a furniture blog or on Pinterest is a great way to …
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The holidays are over and your house still looks more than a bit untidy? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. Learn how to clean up three types of clutter with these tips for starting off your year right, with an organized home. Clothing Clutter Those ugly holiday sweaters should be packed up by now. But if you still have all of your tank tops and t-shirts contending for space in your closet (or worse, on your bedroom floor), you have even bigger issues. Pack out-of-season clothing in separate chests or armoires (furniture rental is a good way to acquire these items if you don’t already own them). Make sure your clothing is thoroughly cleaned and dried before packing it away. Loosely fold clothes and don’t hang anything that might get misshapen over the course of a few months. Finally, help keep pests away with cedar chips or lavender satchels. Donate anything you don’t need. If you haven’t worn it in the past year, chances are it would be better off in someone else’s wardrobe. Paper Clutter Paper clutter is a big problem in many households and keeping it in check does require organizational skills and a fair bit of diligence. …
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